warnen
warn
Jemandem sagen, dass eine Gefahr oder ein Problem kommen könnte, damit die Person vorsichtig ist.
The German word "warnen" is a verb that means "to warn". It is derived from the Old High German word "warnon". It can also mean "to caution" or "to alert". Similar words in German include "hinweisen" (to point out), "abmahnen" (to admonish), and "ermahnen" (to caution).
Differences:
- warnen: General term for alerting someone to potential danger or problems.
- hinweisen: Generally used for less urgent, informative notices or pointing something out.
- abmahnen: Suggests a formal warning, typically in a legal or professional context.
- ermahnen: Often used for moral or behavioral advice, urging someone to do or not do something.
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Examples
Ich warne dich vor den Gefahren.verb
I am warning you about the dangers.
Sie warnen uns, nachts nicht alleine durch den Park zu gehen.verb
They warn us not to walk alone through the park at night.
Er muss vor der Gefahr warnen.verb
He must warn about the danger.
Wurdet ihr nicht rechtzeitig davor gewarnt?verb
Were you not warned about it in time?
Die Polizei warnte gestern alle Anwohner.verb
The police warned all residents yesterday.
Der Wetterdienst warnt heute vor schwerem Gewitter.verb
The weather service warns of severe thunderstorms today.
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